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We examined whether intimate partner relationships in general, and
satisfying and stable intimate partner relationships in particular, protect
victims of child maltreatment from depressive symptoms during young
adulthood.

Relationship characteristics operated as direct protective factors
for maltreated and not maltreated individuals. Higher relationship
satisfaction and stability were prospectively predictive of less depressive
symptomatology. Models of inter and intra-individual variability were also
consistent with significant direct protective effects. Between persons, a
more satisfying and stable relationship was associated with fewer depressive
symptoms. Within person, periods when an individual moved into a
relationship, and periods of enhanced satisfaction and stability were
associated with fewer depressive symptoms. Relationship satisfaction and
stability operated as significant buffering protective factors for the
effect of maltreatment on depressive symptoms in most models, suggesting
that positive intimate partner relationships may reduce the risk that
childhood maltreatment poses for adult depressive symptoms.

Conclusions

The CDC identifies safe, stable, and nurturing relationships (SSNRs)
as key in preventing maltreatment and its consequences. This study adds to
the evidence on the protective role of SSNRs by identifying intimate partner
relationship factors that may protect parents who were maltreated during
childhood from depressive symptoms.

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